For NW pooches and their people

Val Mallinson, author of The Dog Lover's Companion to the Pacific Northwest, just sent me a note about two events she's got coming up for dog people in the Seattle area:

"My last two big book signings of the summer are coming up next week, so tell all your friends with dogs not to miss out!

I'll share adventures from The Dog Lover's Companion to the Pacific Northwest, host audience Q&A, and give away a $25 gift certificate to a doggie boutique at each event. These are FREE events."

Here's the scoop on the signings:

Third Place Books
Tuesday, August 23, 2005, 7 p.m.
Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park
In The Den
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
206-366-3333; www.thirdplacebooks.com

Elliott Bay Books
Saturday, August 27, 2005, 3 p.m.
Elliott Bay Books, Pioneer Square
101 S. Main St., Seattle, WA, 98104
206-624-6600; www.elliottbaybook.com

Val's book is great and it's becoming very popular. Here's some of the press it's been receiving lately:

"…will make you want to pack the kibble and hit the road."
"…the descriptions will leave you drooling for all the great places to go and things to do…"
"The author and her dachshunds clearly covered every inch of territory and asked the right questions of the right people."
-- The Oregonian

"If dogs could read, they'd be reading this guide to find the Four-Paw parks"
"John Steinbeck could have used this guide for the Northwest leg of his 'Travels with Charlie.'"
-- East Oregonian

"…largely urbanized guide to enjoying life with four-legged friends. Well researched, nicely organized; includes a helpful rating system."
-- Seattle Times